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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.31, 1,087.95 and 177.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.31, 1,087.95 and 177.50 is: 266.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.31 : 1,087.95 = 177.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.31/1,087.95 = 177.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.31x = 1,087.95 × 177.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.31x = 193,111.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,111.13/725.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.25

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